Skill· 0mo–3mo· 2 min
Sensory Massage
Parent gives baby a gentle full-body massage using baby oil or lotion, observing how baby responds to different touches. The agent coaches the parent to notice tactile awareness, muscle relaxation, and body position responses — building early sensory processing and bonding.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Baby lying on back on a soft surface, alert and calm. Room should be warm. Have baby oil or lotion within reach. Baby can be undressed or in a diaper.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCalms with caregiver soothingHeart· 0mo–3mo· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneBrief prone head liftBody· 0mo–4mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneSeeks caregiver comfortHeart· 0mo–12mo· stretch
- MilestoneSpontaneous limb movementBody· 0mo–4mo· stretch
- MilestoneProne head lift with turningBody· 1mo–3mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneBriefly opens handsBody· 0mo–3mo· stretch
- MilestoneMakes early non-cry soundsMind· 0mo–3mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneMakes vowel-like cooing soundsMind· 2mo–4mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneProne head and chest liftBody· 3mo–15mo· stretch· Step 3
Visual example
Coming soon